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Newspaper
Butler Herald
Location
Butler, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1958
Page
4
Across Georgia reports of fires in Augusta and power outages in Thomaston, with a late 1950s tone. Notable events include a grand jury probe in Savannah Beach, a 115000 square foot new Atlanta office building, and fatalities from vehicle crashes and accidents in multiple counties.
Ellaville residents learn Mrs. Roy McCorkle of Ellaville becomes society editor of the Ellaville Sun. She succeeds Mrs. Luther Justice who will handle business management. A former schoolteacher and active Methodist, she invites readers to phone social items by Tuesday noon for that week’s issue.
A Taylor County resident announces candidacy for Georgia State Senator from the 23rd District. He seeks the primary on September 10 1958 and pledges to promote good government, expanded education and health facilities, better roads, more industry, and fiscal efficiency.
In Chalkville Alabama four dozen girls were held in jail after escape attempts sparked disturbances at the Alabama Training School for Girls. Windows were broken and damage estimated near three thousand dollars though officials expect the final total to be lower. The trouble began with an attempted escape from one cottage and involved residents of a nearby cottage.
A statement announces HUGH G. CHEEK as a candidate for Representative of Taylor County in the Georgia General Assembly. He pledges support for health and education programs, welfare benefits, road and market improvements, veteran services, and vocational rehabilitation, subject to Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee rules for the September 10 primary.
Ralph H. Martin files for divorce from Harriette Margaret Martin in Taylor County Superior Court. Defendant commanded to appear at the January 1959 term. witnesses Judge Hubert Calhoun and Judge J. R. Thompson. Clerk Thelmon Jarrell. July 11, 1958.
A Georgia resident announces candidacy for State Senate from the 23rd District comprising Taylor Crawford and Peach Counties. He pledges to address farm income, attract new industry to Butler and Reynolds, support roads education and welfare while opposing tax increases and ensuring efficient state government. He states his business and personal interests lie in Taylor County and seeks local support to progress the area.
Civil action filed by Mrs Ednad Geraldine Fincher Tanner against Lawrence Tanner. Case involves a legal petition with the parties identified and the dispute referenced. Further details not provided in readable text.
A sheriff sale in Taylor County Georgia will be held to sell Lot No 102 in the 14th Land District by public outcry for cash at the Butler courthouse door on the first Tuesday in August 1958. The irregular triangular tract lies along State Highway 137 near Beaver Creek and Kit Branch with boundaries following the highway branch and creeks as described.
A Taylor County candidate for the 23rd State Senatorial District promises to improve state government and education, expand farm roads and health facilities, and support veterans and farm markets. He emphasizes economy over new taxes and asks for voters' support in the September 10, 1958 primary.
A Wrightsville man died in a daylight Monday crash as the week's fatal traffic incidents in Georgia brought the weekend total to six. Authorities reported multiple wrecks across the state with no further details available.
The sheriff announces levy on Neal Allen property in Taylor County to satisfy a judgment in favor of Mrs. J T Cochran. Full title remains with Neal Allen. notice of levy and sale has been given as required by law. Dated July 1 1958. Charlie J Wright Sheriff.
Court of Ordinary Taylor County announces that heirs Mrs. Clem Waters J W Waters and Louise Waters Hinton have filed to declare no administration necessary. Hearing set for Monday August 4 1958 at the office. if no objection an order will be issued. June 13 1958. P B Childs Ordinary.
James F. Foster walked free in Jefferson, Georgia, after two death sentences for the murder and robbery slaying of Charles Drake, a Jackson County merchant. His claim of innocence was strengthened when Charles Rothschild, a 33 year old ex policeman serving a safe cracking sentence in Columbia, South Carolina, confessed on July 4.
A captioned libel for divorce was filed by Betty Jean Woodall Crosby against Wallace C. Crosby. The case appears in the docket caption, naming the parties and action as a civil suit for dissolution of marriage.
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